Take a journey through Australia. From arrival to departure, the experiences provided within the pages of this book are rich and full of the beauty and excitement that surrounded the trip.

In Sydney, there were tons of restaurants and a lot of time was spent in those establishments due to jet lag. However, the Botanical Gardens were beautiful, abundant in plant life as well as colorful birds. Though there are lots of ways to get around, the Circular Quay was the best option during this trip. Usually, it was bustling with people, but in the evening. Cafes and shops are abundant, but one of the most memorable occasions was a concert right out in the street.

Alice Springs was exceptional. Though it is advertised as having a red center, it was green with the abundant vegetation at first sight. Experiencing a thunderstorm in the driest part of the desert is something quite amazing. In the evening, Uluru, a sacred area, was a beautiful red- a truly magnificent sight to behold!- And finally offered the advertised coloring.

Kakadu Park was gorgeous in Aborigine history and culture. Though the time of the year made for dangerous crocodile conditions and many shops closed, it was worth the cultural experience. The river was refreshing, though the wildlife was a bit intense.

Tasmania is a place that isn't easily forgotten. The cities located in Tasmania were remarkable. The boating trip that was taken was memorable, despite a couple of bad experiences. The road trip had its downfalls, especially when the 4-wheel drive vehicle broke down.

Between the multitude of birds that could be watched from various lookouts and gardens, whales, alligators and other small reptiles, dolphins, and other sea creatures, the wildlife is extraordinary!

Melbourne was spectacular to visit. The wildlife was amazing from sea creatures to feathered friends, to mammals like the kangaroo and wombats.

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Take a journey through Australia. From arrival to departure, the experiences provided within the pages of this book are rich and full of the beauty and excitement that surrounded the trip.

In Sydney, there were tons of restaurants and a lot of time was spent in those establishments due to jet lag. However, the Botanical Gardens were beautiful, abundant in plant life as well as colorful birds. Though there are lots of ways to get around, the Circular Quay was the best option during this trip. Usually, it was bustling with people, but in the evening. Cafes and shops are abundant, but one of the most memorable occasions was a concert right out in the street.

Alice Springs was exceptional. Though it is advertised as having a red center, it was green with the abundant vegetation at first sight. Experiencing a thunderstorm in the driest part of the desert is something quite amazing. In the evening, Uluru, a sacred area, was a beautiful red- a truly magnificent sight to behold!- And finally offered the advertised coloring.

Kakadu Park was gorgeous in Aborigine history and culture. Though the time of the year made for dangerous crocodile conditions and many shops closed, it was worth the cultural experience. The river was refreshing, though the wildlife was a bit intense.

Tasmania is a place that isn't easily forgotten. The cities located in Tasmania were remarkable. The boating trip that was taken was memorable, despite a couple of bad experiences. The road trip had its downfalls, especially when the 4-wheel drive vehicle broke down.

Between the multitude of birds that could be watched from various lookouts and gardens, whales, alligators and other small reptiles, dolphins, and other sea creatures, the wildlife is extraordinary!

Melbourne was spectacular to visit. The wildlife was amazing from sea creatures to feathered friends, to mammals like the kangaroo and wombats.

Top customer reviews

In Australian Memories, Discover Aussie Land and the Mysterious Red Center, Ms Labadens takes the reader on a journey around the vast continent of Australia. She accounts for her discoveries with a detail that makes this read not only an adventure but also a wonderful travel compendium with a real feet-on-the-ground attention to detail. For those who have been to the places in her account that are indeed as ancient as they are mysterious, they will relate to the surprise and wonder Ms Labadens describes, and for those who haven’t, this account will make you really want to visit. Australian Memories is a personal revelation journey as much as it is an account of Australia encompassing its unique city and indigenous cultures, its flora, fauna and wildernesses. A short read and a must real for those wanting to visit and explore.

I definitely recommend reading this book specially if you are planning to come to Australia. It gives you good insight and relevant info.It takes you on a journey around this beautiful country, I really enjoyed it.

This quote is from the author at the end, but explains the book so well. The author is a traveler and has learned to travel well. The book provides brief but fascinating introductions to lots of areas and it's clear:"The constant moving taught her a valuable lesson: how to adapt to new environments and how to quickly find the best fare, accommodations, and local hot spots in a new city."

I enjoyed learning about the places Ms. Labadens visited during her trip to Australia. Being one of the places on my travel bucket list, I have a much better idea of where I want to spend my time! I am anxious to learn more about the Aboriginal practice of "dreaming", thanks to the author's introduction. Thank you Ms. Labadens for the glimpse into the cities, "down under" and "on top"!

It was fun reading the book. Th edescription was great and made it lively. I always wanted to visit the place- This book made me know about the place more well and i have now included it in my wish list to travel to this place for sure. I really loved the pics which the author took while her travel which really made it more coolurful. I would highly recommend this book for all the travel lovers, i'm sure they'll love it.

I was anxious to read the author's recommendations, given that I've always wanted to see Australia. I was not disappointed. There were great photos and useful information on places to stay, places to go, and places to avoid. I really want to try the hot chocolate in New Norfolk! This is a quick read with some great insights, especially if you have a trip to Australia in your future.